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- 📈 Power Rankings: The most intriguing games left
by ESPN on March 5, 2026 at 10:46 pmWith six weeks left until the playoffs, what are the most interesting games left on the schedule for every team?
- Caruso, Hartenstein exit OKC win with injuriesby Tim Bontemps on March 5, 2026 at 10:46 pm
Alex Caruso (left hip contusion) and Isaiah Hartenstein (left calf tightness) were ruled out during the team’s 103-100 victory over the Knicks on Wednesday night and will be reevaluated Thursday.
- Nov. trial date set for Billups, Jones in poker caseby Aaron Katersky on March 5, 2026 at 10:46 pm
Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups, former guard Damon Jones and nearly three dozen co-defendants will stand trial beginning Nov. 2, a federal judge said.
- Knicks’ Brown: SGA tops in convincing refs of foulsby Vincent Goodwill on March 5, 2026 at 10:46 pm
“SGA, he’s a tough cover, and he does a great job of convincing the referees — probably better than anybody in the league — that he’s getting hit,” Knicks coach Mike Brown said after his team’s 103-100 loss to the Thunder on Wednesday night.
- Judge rules Beasley owes $1M to former agencyby David Purdum on March 5, 2026 at 10:46 pm
A federal judge in New York issued a $1 million civil judgment against NBA free agent Malik Beasley on Thursday in a contract dispute with his former agency.
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- Browns’ Garrett gets 9th speeding ticket since ’17by Daniel Oyefusi on March 5, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Browns star Myles Garrett was issued a citation for speeding — his ninth since entering the NFL in 2017 — after he was clocked going 94 mph in a 70 mph zone.
- Texans reach deal to re-sign veteran OT Brownon March 5, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Offensive tackle Trent Brown and the Texans reached agreement Thursday on a one-year extension worth up to $7 million, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
- Sources: Chiefs trade top CB McDuffie to Ramsby Sarah Barshop on March 5, 2026 at 9:11 pm
The Chiefs have agreed to a blockbuster trade with the Rams to send All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie to Los Angeles for four draft picks, including the 29th pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
- Source: Pats to release Diggs after one seasonby Mike Reiss on March 5, 2026 at 9:11 pm
The Patriots plan to release wide receiver Stefon Diggs, a source confirmed to ESPN.
- Source: 49ers add Eberflus to defensive staffby Nick Wagoner on March 5, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Kyle Shanahan is hiring former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus to the 49ers’ defensive staff, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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- 📈 World Cup Power Rankings: Who is No. 1?by ESPN on March 5, 2026 at 10:49 pm
With 100 days until the 2026 World Cup begins, our reporters ranked the top 15 contenders for this summer’s top prize as they see it. Did your national team make the cut? And who do we think will challenge hardest?
- Messi, Miami honored by Trump at White Houseby Lizzy Becherano on March 5, 2026 at 10:49 pm
Inter Miami and captain Lionel Messi attended a White House reception on Thursday to celebrate winning MLS Cup for the first time in club history.
- Kane injury imperils Bundesliga record chaseby ESPN News Services on March 5, 2026 at 10:49 pm
Harry Kane will miss Bayern Munich’s game against Borussia Monchengladbach on Friday with a calf injury in a blow to his hopes of breaking the Bundesliga record for most goals in a season.
- Liverpool youth GK joins FC Cincinnati on loanby ESPN on March 5, 2026 at 10:49 pm
Liverpool youth goalkeeper Fabian Mrozek has moved to MLS side FC Cincinnati on loan for the 2026 season.
- Wrexham draw on Cup history pre-Chelsea clashby PA on March 5, 2026 at 10:49 pm
Phil Parkinson wants to draw on Wrexham’s FA Cup history as well as his own when they face Chelsea in the fifth round on Saturday.
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- World Baseball Classic preview: Power Rankings, most likely MVPs and how far each team could goby ESPN on March 5, 2026 at 10:42 pm
Can anyone challenge Team USA? Which stars will shine brightest? Here’s everything you need for the 2026 WBC.
- Every top 100 player in the 2026 World Baseball Classicby ESPN on March 5, 2026 at 10:42 pm
Some of MLB’s biggest stars will take the international stage in this year’s tournament.
- With his arm at full strength, Shohei Ohtani is a man on a missionby Alden Gonzalez on March 5, 2026 at 8:14 pm
Teammates say MLB’s most singular star has set his sights on another history-making achievement.
- Draft guide: Rankings, tips, strategy, stats and moreby ESPN on March 5, 2026 at 7:52 pm
All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the fantasy baseball season.
- Kylie McDaniel’s 50 best rookies for 2026 fantasy baseball draftsby Kiley McDaniel on March 5, 2026 at 7:52 pm
Kiley McDaniel provides his rankings of rookie-eligible players for their potential fantasy contributions during the 2026 baseball season.
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- Wild acquire veteran Petry in trade with Panthersby Ryan Clark on March 5, 2026 at 9:09 pm
The Wild added more depth Thursday, acquiring veteran defenseman Jeff Petry from the Panthers in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2026.
- 🏒 Who makes Team USA for 2030 Olympics?by Greg Wyshynski on March 5, 2026 at 9:09 pm
While the 2026 roster returns home with medals, here’s who could represent the U.S. in the French Alps Games.
- Oilers acquire Dickinson, Dach from Blackhawksby Ryan Clark on March 5, 2026 at 9:09 pm
The Chicago Blackhawks and Edmonton Oilers made a second trade this week with the Oilers, receiving forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach on Wednesday.
- Leafs trade Roy to Avs for 1st-, 5th-round picksby Kristen Shilton on March 5, 2026 at 9:09 pm
The Maple Leafs traded center Nicolas Roy to the Avalanche for a conditional first-round draft choice in 2027 and a conditional fifth-round pick in 2026.
- Blues’ Parayko nixes trade to Sabres, source sayson March 5, 2026 at 9:09 pm
Blues defenseman Colton Parayko has invoked his no-movement clause to prevent a trade to the Sabres, according to multiple reports.
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- NCAA challenging eligibility of Rebels’ Chamblissby Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel on March 5, 2026 at 10:12 pm
The NCAA is appealing the preliminary injunction that a state court in Mississippi granted to Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to allow him a sixth college season in 2026.
- Witten’s son Cooper, 4-star OLB, chooses Soonersby Eli Lederman on March 5, 2026 at 10:12 pm
Cooper Witten, the son of former NFL All-Pro TE Jason Witten and a four-star OLB recruit, has committed to O:klahoma for the 2027 cycle.
- Gator chomp: UF’s Sumrall has tense photo shooton March 5, 2026 at 10:12 pm
New Florida Gators coach Jon Sumrall got hissed at and snapped at while posing for promotional pictures with a live alligator last week.
- Source: Akron gets NCAA waiver for postseasonby Pete Thamel on March 5, 2026 at 10:12 pm
Akron, which sat out the 2025 postseason due to academic reasons, got a waiver from the NCAA to play in the postseason in 2026, a source told ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
- Gamecocks lose left tackle Thompson for seasonby Mark Schlabach on March 5, 2026 at 10:12 pm
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer announced on Tuesday that starting left tackle Josiah Thompson would probably miss the 2026 season with a lower-body injury.
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- Hurley’s ASU upsets Kansas in possible send-offon March 5, 2026 at 9:49 pm
Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley tried to keep the focus on his players after an upset win over No. 14 Kansas in his possible final home game with the Sun Devils.
- Miami (Ohio) extends winning streak to 30 gameson March 5, 2026 at 9:49 pm
No. 19 Miami (Ohio) closed within a victory of a perfect regular season with a 74-72 win over Toledo on Tuesday night that extended the RedHawks’ season-opening winning streak to 30 games.
- Nolan Richardson statue to be built at Arkansasby Myron Medcalf on March 5, 2026 at 9:49 pm
Former Arkansas coach Nolan Richardson, who led the Razorbacks to the 1994 national title, will be immortalized with a statue outside Bud Walton Arena, the school said Wednesday.
- NCAA to police player availability info with finesby Jeff Borzello on March 5, 2026 at 9:49 pm
Financial penalties will be imposed on schools that do not follow the new player availability reporting process in the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, the NCAA said on Wednesday.
- Richardson, Jason’s son, Jase’s bro, picks Bamaby Jeff Borzello and Paul Biancardi on March 5, 2026 at 9:49 pm
Five-star recruit Jaxon Richardson, son of former NBA star Jason Richardson, and brother of Orlando guard Jase, has committed to Alabama, he told ESPN on Thursday.